What a nice way to start the holiday: I just sold a very nice, very beautiful necklace.

This is the necklace:

Beautiful and Delicate Sterling Silver Necklace

This necklace combines the intricacy of byzantine weave with the open, flowery look of lovers’ knots (a.k.a. Mobius coils). This necklace is 100% sterling silver. Before shipping it out, I will tumble it for about an hour, which will give it a super-high shine.

This necklace was purchased on Etsy, where I maintain a shop. On one hand, I’m a bit sad to see it go. Like all my pieces, I put a lot of effort into making it. On the other hand, I’m pleased that someone will be wearing and enjoying it. After all, that’s a main reason why I make jewelry!

This is a really great bracelet made in the box chain chainmaille weave, and I think the buyer is going to be really happy with it. It’s “bling-y” without being too ostentatious.

This is one of those pieces that men can wear in any situation. Wear it with a tie and dressy clothes, and you will exude confidence and style. Wear it with casual clothes, and you’ll feel snazzy.

This all sterling silver bracelet weighs 1.2 ounces, so it has a noticeable weight. On the other hand, it is very comfortable to wear because it is wider than tall (if you know what I mean) so that the weight is well distributed across the wrist.

I’m pleased that someone bought it. I very happy knowing that this bracelet will be worn and enjoyed. For me, that’s the best part of making jewelry.

This is a beautiful unisex bracelet, and I’m guessing that this one is going to a man. I had an inquiry from an Etsy shopper who wanted the bracelet lengthened to 9 inches (which is why I think it’s for a man) and a lobster clasp.

Of course, I said yes.

Fortunately, I had a sterling silver lobster clasp in my supply box, along with some heavy soldered sterling silver rings, which I use with the lobster clasps. After I lengthened the bracelet and added the clasp, I put it in my tumbler for about 25 minutes to give it a great shine. The picture above doesn’t begin to show how shiny it is. The cost was $90, which, considering the length and time for modifying it, is a great price.

I wear a similar bracelet, as seen here:

Mine has a toggle clasp, which is the only real difference. I find toggle clasps easier to use. I’m very dextrous with my tools, but my fingers can be a bit clumsy.

The advantage of buying from the jewelry maker, as opposed to buying from a store, is that you can get what you want. The Etsy buyer wanted a lobster clasp, and that’s what she will get.

Assuming that this is for a gift, I think the recipient will really like it. As I said, this is a great bracelet. I really enjoy wearing mine. People see it and think, “This guy’s a success. He’s stylish.”

I’m planning to make another one soon! Mustn’t keep the buyers waiting, right? I’ll make it in silver plate again, but I’m seriously considering making it in all sterling silver. I have sufficient sterling silver wire for the chain. I’ll need to locate the sterling silver beads. I don’t make beads, although I used to make them when I was silversmithing.

The cost for the next silver plated bracelet will, again, be $45. The sterling silver bracelet will be $150.